America Zoom Choir Recording Guidelines

America Zoom Choir is excited for your participation in the “America Sings Project”. Please email us at music@umcprestonhollow.com for your score. The deadline for your video submission is Tuesday, June 30th.

Click here to listen to the complete score.

Items Needed:

  • One or Two devices (phone, tablet, computer)
  • One to playback the choral track (using headphones)
  • One to record video with sound (you singing with no backing track)
  • Can be the same device – just make sure all sound is coming through the headphones
  • Headphones
  • Sheet music PDF/paper copy…etc

Steps for Recording and Sharing Video:

  • Rehearse with your choral track until you are ready to record
  • Press record on your video recording device, press play on your guide audio track
  • Ensure you have headphones on in order to hear the choral track and prevent the sound of the choral track being re-recorded with the performance video
  • Record one complete take
  • Save and export the video

ADDITIONAL UPDATED RECORDING REQUIREMENTS:

  • We prefer that you record in daylight in a bright room
  • Your recording device needs to be at eye level
  • We want you to record horizontally
  • Reminder to turn off any unwanted background noise: ex: fans, A/C units etc.
  • Please state your name and section (alto, soprano…) And your city/state. Ex: My name is John Doe, I am a tenor from Dallas, Texas

​How to transfer files using Wetransfer

  • Step 1: Open a browser on the computer where the file is located.
  • Step 2: Go to the address bar and type: https://wetransfer.com/ and hit Enter.
  • Step 3: Click on Add Files. ...
  • Step 4: Click on “Your Email” and send email to zoomchoir@umcprestonhollow.com
  • Step 5: Click on “Transfer”. ...

Performance Recommendations:

  • Look nice (Hair and makeup – we will be sharing our video on social media)
  • Have a neutral background
  • Be aware of lighting – can we see your face well?
  • Sing like you are performing!
  • Avoid athletic-wear and clothing with large print or logos
  • Work to frame your video properly (face and upper torso visible)
  • Record with your phone on its side

Thank you for your participation. Happy recording!

Blessings,
Russ Rieger, Artistic Director
Jim Gray, Producer